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Nectarius of Constantinople c. 335-397PG 39:1833C…ting will be in vain. And how is this so? I will clearly demonstrate it to you from the Scriptures themselves. For He says: "Let not alms and faith fail thee" (Prov. III, 3); and again: "Mercy and truth shall go… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:175A…did not feed Thee?" (Ibid. XXV, 37). Let us feed Him now, not for one, or two, or three days: for, "Alms," He says, "and faith let them not depart from thee" (Prov. III, 3). He did not say, "Do it once, or twice… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:763C…ying: Opening, you shall open your hands to your poor brother. Job xxix, 15. — I was an eye to the blind, and a foot to the lame; I was a father of the weak. Prov. iii, 3. — Let almsgiving and faith not desert… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1457A…understands concerning the needy and poor.” Ps. cxii, 5. — “A pleasant man is he who shows mercy and lends; he has dispersed, he has given to the poor,” etc. Prov. iii, 3, 4, 27, 28. — “Let not alms and faith d… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:321B…the divine David saying, "If riches abound, set not your heart upon them" (Ps. cxlii, 8), and the wise Solomon saying, "Let not mercy and faith fail thee" (Prov. iii, 3), and not to refrain from doing good to… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1075…because we are flattering you or excusing ourselves to you but as in the sight of god and while he sees we speak and in christ that is through christ we speak but how could it… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:61…work in vain nor fruitlessly but there is a hope of retribution in the sight of god and our father either being mindful of you of the work of faith in the sight of god and… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1427B…ho trust in the Lord are as Mount Sion, » etc. Psal. cxlv, 2-4. — « Do not trust in princes, in the sons of men. In that day all their thoughts shall perish. » Prov. iii, 5. — « Be trusting in the Lord with all t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:79D…mouth. » Jerem. ix, 23. — « Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom. » Job xi, 4. — « Do not say, I am pure in my works, and blameless in his sight. » Prov. iii, 5. — « Do not be exalted in wisdom. » Pr… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1087C…ear of the Lord is a stronghold for the pious. Prov. xv, 27.— By the fear of the Lord every one turns away from evil. The Lord protects those who fear him. Prov. iii, 7.— Fear the Lord, and depart from every… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:419…xxi, 2. — “Every man seems righteous to himself.” Prov. xxvii, 2. — “Let thy neighbor praise thee, and not thy own mouth; a stranger, and not thy own lips.” Prov. iii, 7. — “Be not wise in thy own conceits.”… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:965D…fed up that he thought he was sufficient for himself and had no need of a counselor? And why did he not listen to him who said, “Be not wise in your own eyes” [Prov. 3:7], and, “Woe to those who are wise in th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:371B…f to each one what is his own is rendered. "First of all, honor the Lord from your just labors, and give Him the first-fruits from the fruits of your justice" (Prov. 3. 9). Then, honor the king, and show due du… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:951…πονηρεύεσθαι 624 c. m. πονηρὸς vitiose pro πηρὸς 712 a. m. not. πόνος, τρόπος conf. 710 p. m. πόνος, χρόνος 668 init. πόνοι δίκαιοι 11 a. m. 248 pr. f. al. Cf. Prov. iii. 9. πορίζειν, ὁρίζειν conf. 764 init. πόρν… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:747…; when you have wiped away the tears of those you have harmed, then take pity on other weeping poor. Honor the Lord, says the Scripture, from your just labors (Prov. 3. 9). Do not be deceived, God is not mocked… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:665C…s from him, his son Solomon exhorts us, saying: "Honor the Lord from your righteous labors, and offer to Him the first fruits of your fruits of righteousness" (Prov. iii, 9). Fulfilling these things, the king bou… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1239D…efore the Lord your God empty; every man according to the strength of his hands, according to the blessing of the Lord your God, which He has given you.” Prov. iii, 9, 10. — “Honor the Lord with your just… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1291A…affairs smooth and level. S. Irenaeus. — Every just king possesses a priestly order. TITLE X. — Concerning a king who is not to be admired overmuch. Prov. iii, 9. — ‹ A reckless king will fall into evi… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:341…better to acquire them as friends from one's own labors for honor the lord with thy substance and with righteous labors but if nothing remains from righteous labors then let us make them our friends through… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:727A…espise the discipline of the Lord, nor faint when you are rebuked by him. For whom the Lord loves, he disciplines; and he scourges every son whom he receives» (Prov. iii, 11, 12; Heb. xii, 5, 6). And the aforement… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1259C…y discipline, and do not let it go" (Prov. 4:13), but also indicates laborious effort, because of that which says: "Do not despise the discipline of the Lord" (Prov. 3:11). And this discipline of Yours, in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:439A…iliation" (Ib. v. 2). And again in another place it is written: "My son, reject not the discipline of the Lord: and do not faint when thou art rebuked by him" (Prov. 3. 11). For he who puts gold into the furnace… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:293B…h" (Lam. 3:27); and again, "Blessed is the man whom you shall discipline, O Lord" (Ps. 93:12); and another saying, "Do not despise the discipline of the Lord" (Prov. 3:11); and elsewhere, "If you come to serve… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:417…have you forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto sons my son despise not the chastening of the lord nor faint when thou art rebuked of him for whom the lord loveth he chasteneth… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:343…discipline of the lord nor chafe when thou art corrected by him for whom the lord loveth he correcteth and he scourgeth every son whom he receiveth for a sinful man fleeth from reprehension consequently therefore… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1049B…do indeed see that medicine is useful. For often illnesses are punishments for sins, brought upon us for our conversion. "For whom the Lord loves, He chastens [Prov. 3:12]." And: "Therefore many among you are w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:979…him to become poor. This is in fact the greatest proof of love: For whom the Lord loves, He disciplines; and He scourges every son whom He receives (Prov. III, 12; Heb. XII, 6). And again, My child, if you come to serve t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:283C…ipline?" And Solomon: "For whom the Lord loves he disciplines, and he scourges every son whom he receives. His righteousness remains unto the age of the age." (Prov. III, 12). This seems to me to be said here… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:689…ngs upon us, and when we sin, He instructs us, turning us toward admonition. For whom the Lord loves, He instructs, and He scourges every son whom He receives (Prov. 3:12), according to the word of the Proverbs… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:427B…corrected, he would not have done it moved by hatred, but by charity. For whom the father loves, he corrects; but whom he does not correct, he turns away from (Prov. 3:12). But this admirable father both approv… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:213C…other for the training of God. Let us not be deceived, therefore, nor should we seek by every way the comfortable life. "For whom the Lord loves, He chastens" (Prov. 3:12), He says. So when we enjoy prosperity… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:783…for this reason out of love god wielded the rod against him for whom the lord loveth he correcteth and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth for he strikes as a father who loves his children… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:23D…ant help out of the most grievous tribulation to those who seek Him. Are you struggling with disease? Be of steady mind. For whom the Lord loves, He chastises (Prov. III, 12). Are you suffering scorn for the sake… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:313B…the instruction of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him. For whom the Lord loves, he disciplines; and he scourges every son whom he receives." Prov. III, 12. "He who receives instruction shall be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:555C…which the Son is hidden, the true Wisdom of the Father. When you have found Him, you shall be blessed, as it is written: Blessed is the man who finds wisdom (Prov. III, 13). Search, beloved, whether you be rich… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1235A…Lord his God." Prov. ix, 10. — "The counsel of the saints is understanding. Blessed is the man who finds wisdom. For it is more precious than precious stones." Prov. iii, 13. — "The hand of the elect shall easily… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:163…in the proverbs concerning wisdom where it says for length of life is in her right hand and in her left hand riches and glory and just as you will not think that any woman is… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:93…a substance solomon says length of life and years of life are in her right hand and in her left hand riches and glory and regarding the embrace it is again possible to find it said… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1587D…r" ⟦Matth. xxv, 34⟧. Gregory. — He says also elsewhere: "Length of life and years of life are in the right hand of wisdom; and in her left, riches and glory" ⟦Prov. iii, 16⟧. Therefore, his right hand is the know… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:63A…future and perpetual life of the saints. "For length of days," Scripture says, "and years of life are in His right hand; but in His left are riches and glory" (Prov. III, 16). For there, celestial wisdom provides… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:357C…n costly stones; no evil is set against it; and everything precious is not worthy of it. » Prov. XVI, 17. — « The nests of prudence are better than silver. » Prov. III, 17. — « Her ways are beautiful ways, and a… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:891…and and solomon called him the tree of life where he says she is a tree of life to all who take hold of her and he who leans upon her as upon the lord is… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:769…plant but as to what plant her height is compared she says she is a tree of life which is indeed nourishment to those who lay hold of her but to those who lean upon her… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1197…at virgins may take hold of this, this must be practiced by them before all things." I indeed would have preferred to draw this type of locution from Proverbs iii, 18: "It is a tree of life to all who lay hold of it" (ξύλον ζ… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1199…ey might hear him rightly who says: Temperance is a vital tree to those who hold it," as Livineius translates, who also suggests that what is said in Proverbs iii, 18, regarding wisdom is adapted by the Nyssen. Again, in the s… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:651…to the people all the words of this life b in proverbs she is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her and happy is every one that retaineth her for with thee… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:1113C…from the Father and the Son. It is called, and is, mystical because it is covered either by the figuration of a thing or the translation of a word. And trees (Prov. III, 18): "The tree of life, etc.," and (Apoc.… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1247…of a desire to please others nor out of pride b ver she is a tree of life to all who grasp her and blessed is she to those who rely on her as upon the… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:695B…ure); inasmuch as, Scripture being the witness: "Wisdom is a tree of life to all who embrace it; and to those who rely upon it, as upon the Lord, it is secure" Prov. III, 18. For we see the human race always fleei… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:357…her ways are beautiful ways and all her paths are in peace she is a tree of life to all who lay hold of her prov iv acquire wisdom acquire discernment do not forget so that… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:721A…s, especially in Hom. 8 in Jerem., n. 2, where, after he had cited that proverb: The Lord by wisdom founded the earth, he prepared the heavens by prudence (Prov. III, 19), he speaks thus: "There is, theref… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:511C…s face” (Prov. VIII, 30), when he was establishing the world, I was with him? And again, that great Writer of Proverbs says: “God by wisdom founded the earth” (Prov. III, 19). Do you see that he is always in the F… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:391…the concept of god b through those things of which he says the lord by wisdom hath founded the earth and again when he prepared the heavens i was present with him and i was by… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1517C…b XXXVIII, 4). The Lord, through whom all things were made, is the one who founded the earth. It is also said of the Father: "God in wisdom founded the earth" (Prov. III, 19); and again: "Suspending the earth over… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:639D…b 38:4). But the Lord, through whom all things were made, founding the earth itself, it was also said concerning the Father: "God in wisdom founded the earth" (Prov. 3:19). And when it is said concerning God, "… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:371A…His wisdom; which is the most powerful character of the true God, that He is the Father of the Son. He says, therefore: "God by wisdom has founded the earth" (Prov. 3. 19). And again: "God made the regions and… Nicephorus Gregoras c. 1295–1360PG 148:1423A…me to Him as a sort of habit; let them be persuaded, therefore, by Solomon who says: ‘God founded the earth with wisdom, and prepared the heavens in prudence’ (Prov. iii, 19). Thus in the Psalms it is said: ‘He ha… Bessarion of Nicaea c. 1403-1472PG 161:225B…n wisdom and power, unless someone wishes to make Him a creature, as it has been said: "God by wisdom founded the earth, and prepared the heavens by prudence" (Prov. 3:19). But the Father did not arrive at the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:31B…t which has drifted away to return, as this happens from laziness and negligence. He took the expression from Proverbs: "My son," he says, "do not drift away" (Prov. 3:21); showing both how easy the fall is, an… Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:333C…blaspheme, but rather receive the affliction as a piece of instruction. For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth (Prov. iii, 21; Hebr. xii, 6). And the blessed Paul sa… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:933…all thy ways acknowledge her that she may rightly direct thy paths and thy foot shall not stumble for he wishes by these words to show that deeds must be in accordance with reason and furthermore… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:567…will is to be applied and the whole matter is accomplished for it is in the power of anyone if indeed he wills it whether he be small or great or learned or unlearned just as… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:863A…e present day: but because the periods of the present age are not the same, as it is shown in the Proverbs: Do not say to your friend: Go, and come tomorrow (Prov. III, 28). For it does not describe the future a… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1097D…t not oil be wanting upon thy head [Eccl. 9, 8]. And in Proverbs: Say not: Go, and return, and tomorrow I will give to thee, when thou canst give presently [Prov. 3, 28]. And: You shall celebrate the feast t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:403B…to me was wonderful, passing the love of women." Prov. xiv, 19, 20. — "Wicked friends pay court at the doors of the just; friends will hate poor friends." Prov. iii, 29. — "Do not devise evil against thy fri… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1153C…iii, 33): "The curse of the Lord is in the houses of the impious." "The houses of the impious shall be destroyed." (Prov. xv, 29): "God is far from sinners." (Prov. iii, 32): "Every lawless man is unclean before… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1383A…hed, but by the mouths of the impious they are broken down." Prov. ii, 22. — "Good will be the inhabitants of the earth: but the innocent shall be left in it." Prov. iii, 32. — "The dwellings of the just are bless… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1251…join in agreement with them in counsel directed toward the good ver the curse of the lord is in the houses of the wicked therefore there is condemnation from the lord the creator of all upon… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1153C…f the impious, no man shall pity." (Prov. x, 26): "As a sour grape is harmful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is lawlessness to those who use it." (Prov. iii, 33): "The curse of the Lord is in the hous… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1361C…lication," etc. Prov. xv, 9. — "The prayer of the upright is acceptable with God." Prov. xxviii, 12. — "Because of the help of the just, there is great glory." Prov. iii, 33. — "The dwellings of the just are bless… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1413C…om the Lord. The Lord sustains the just." Ps. xxxvi, 39, 40. "The Lord keeps all those who love him." Ps. cxliv, 20. "The dwellings of the just are blessed." Prov. iii, 33. "The house of the just is blessed." P… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:237…those who possess much concern for the things of this life, the Scripture says: "All the life of the impious is in solicitude" (Prov. iii, 33). St. Clem. Alex. — One must manag… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:775…the bowels of the impious know not how to show mercy hos the curse of the lord is in the houses of the impious the years of the impious shall be few hos vii woe to… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1229…evils shall pursue the sinning the end of the iniquitous is miserable the curse of the lord is in the houses of the impious the houses of the impious shall be destroyed i will set my… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:1091C…tion are the followers of pride—which is to say, of arrogance—but glory is the follower of humiliation. "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble" (Prov. iii, 34), introducing opposites to opposites: c… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:535…haughty? My heart is exalted (Ps. 130:1). That pride is an evil thing: Therefore pride held them to the end (Ps. 72:6). And again: God resists the proud (Prov. 3:34). That almsgiving is good: He hath dis… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:117A…). For if, he says, this (pride) cast me out of heaven, much more will it cast him out of paradise. For this reason Solomon also said: "God resists the proud" (Prov. 3:34; 1 Pet. 5:5; James 4:6). He did not say… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:599A…and the humble of heart, it is the Lord whom it remembers? To show that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble (Prov. 3:34), and that He burned up the arrogant ou… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:219C…the Scribes, and that "Gifts blind the eyes of the wise" (Exod. XXIII, 8; Deut. XVI, 19). Is another man proud? Let him hear that, "God resists the proud" (Prov. III, 34); and, "The beginning of pride is sin"… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:363B…lted" [Ps. cxxx, 1]; that pride is an evil: "For this reason," he says, "pride held them unto the end" [Ps. lxxii, 6]; and again, "The Lord resists the proud" [Prov. iii, 34, in Greek]; and again, "Their iniquity… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:725…y that which he pursues by necessity. But if you are not persuaded by these things, hear the Scripture: God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble (Prov. 3:34). If you despise even these words, you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:727B…ut let us hold in hatred the pride through which the Pharisee lost the riches of his virtues. For God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth grace (Prov. 3:34). To Him be glory and power, now and al… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:113A…loathsome passion, to which even the Lord of all, as though to an enemy, rightly stands opposed. "God resisteth the proud," according to the voice of Solomon (Prov. iii, 34; Jac. iv, 6). Therefore, it was necessa… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:103B…ndacia: exsecratio Domino cogitatio iniqua. » Prov. XVII, 15. — « Qui justum judicat iniquum, et iniquum justum, immundus est et exsecrabilis apud Dominum. » Prov. III, 34. — « Dominus superbis resistit. » — XII… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:507B…op and of the whole Church? He, therefore, who does not come to the same place, is already proud, and judges himself. For it is written: God resists the proud (Prov. III, 34; James IV, 6). Ibid. — "Do not err, my… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1175…, and redeemed us from our enemies" (Ps. CXXXV, 23). Prov. XXIX. The Lord will raise the modest to glory. God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble (Prov. III, 34; I Pet. V, 5). I Pet. V. The mouth of t… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1777A…designates in the Psalms when he says, "The meek, however, shall inherit the earth" (Psal. XXXVI, 11). Moreover, when he says, "The wise shall inherit glory" (Prov. III, 35), he stirs the soul's senses toward the… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:933A…Rom. viii, 18. — The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Prov. iii, 35. — The wise shall inherit glory; but th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:357B…» Prov. X, 13. — « He who brings forth wisdom from his lips strikes the heartless man with a rod. » Prov. VII, 4. — « Make prudence familiar to yourself. » Prov. III, 35, 38. — « The wise shall possess glory.…